1977 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 416 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Valiant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1977 Chrysler Valiant | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Chrysler | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Valiant | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |